Nutrition Consultations

Unless you've been referred by a doctor or have a known medical condition, we'll start
your nutrition education and consultation with a Balanced Eating Group appointment.

Healthy Eating Group Appointment

An hour-long group appointment, students will meet with a registered dietitian to
learn how to choose balanced meals and snacks on and off campus. By the end of the
group appointment, students will increase their basic nutrition knowledge, know tips
for eating on a budget and understand cues for eating.

Be Well Balanced Eating Health Coaching

As a follow-up to Healthy Eating Group, individual health coaching is available to
guide participants in establishing lasting health behaviors based on their individual
needs.

Doctor Referrals

If you've been referred by a doctor or have a known medical condition, you should make an appointmentfor one-on-one nutrition services.

Programs and Events

Join us for our FREE hands-on cooking classes where you will prepare and taste three
healthy and delicious recipes with our registered dietitian. These classes are for
any skill level. We supply the utensils and food, you come ready to learn (and eat)!
Tell your friends to sign up, too, but space is limited. Open to all current students.

Register viaMyHealthSpaceunder Groups/Workshops. Participants with food allergies should contact the registered
dietitian at least 48 hours prior to class time at 803-777-0742. Please note that
those who do not attend will be charged a $10 no-show fee unless providing adequate
notice.*

*If you are no longer able to attend, please avoid the no-show fee by removing yourself
from the class viaMyHealthSpaceor by contacting Student Health Services at 803-777-8283 at least 48 hours prior to
the start of class.

Upcoming Classes

Love the skin you're in! The Body Project sessions are about promoting a healthy body
image. Students will learn about ways to reduce their risk for obesity, stop yo-yo
dieting and improve their self-confidence.

People with disordered eating, or eating disorders, can come in any shape or size.

Make an Appointment »We have a team of health care providers here to help if you're struggling with your
eating habits or your relationship with food. For more information, call Counseling
& Psychiatry at 803-777-5223.

The MedGem is an FDA approved, hand held indirect calorimeter. Your body combines
food (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) with oxygen to produce energy. The MedGem
measures the amount of oxygen the body consumes (VO2) and determines resting metabolic
rate (RMR) in calorie requirements/day.

The test is conducted in the morning as accurate results require the individual to
be fasting (including food and caffeine) without prior activity or exercise. You cannot
complete this testing if you used tobacco 2 hours before. The participant will rest
in the exam room, the nose is closed shut, and then breathing is done through a mouthpiece
inserted in the device. The test takes about ten minutes. After, you can discuss
your results with the Registered Dietitian conducting the test.

Before Your TestDo not eat, drink, exercise, use tobacco/nicotine or consume nutritional stimulants
for at least four hours beforehand.

Cost$45 fee for students, $102 for faculty/staff

AppointmentsMake an appointment by calling 803-777-8283. Please note that all metabolic tests
are done in the morning.

Nutrition Services

Your Medical Care Team

You will see the same team of health care experts every time you visit. Your primary
doctor and health care providers will always know you, your care preferences and your
health history.Meet Our Staff »